"Fairy Basslet Portrait, Bonaire" photograph was taken at the Oil Slick Leap dive site in Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands. These fish are everywhere on the reefs of the Caribbean and can be seen darting in and out of dark crevices in coral heads and sponge formations. Only a few inches long, their beauty and amazing coloration can sometimes be missed. They also spend a large portion of their lives upside down, so size and posture can be a challenge for photographers. Luck was on my side with this one! A high f-stop got the black background I was hoping for so the amazing colors and face details (including teeth!) of this tiny fish can be seen and appreciated.
Thank you for considering my work to display and enjoy in your home or office. Photography and SCUBA diving have been lifelong passions. Combining these activities has been life changing and rewarding. My goal is to make beautiful underwater images accessible and affordable to everyone by offering high quality/high resolution.. Read more…
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands